Kerala Plus Two Question Paper 2025 Psychology

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Kerala Board of Public
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SY-433
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Name : ...........................................

SECOND YEAR HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION, MARCH 2025

Part – III Time : 2 Hours
PSYCHOLOGY Cool-off time : 15 Minutes
Maximum : 60 Scores

General Instructions to Candidates :
 There is a ‘Cool-off time’ of 15 minutes in addition to the writing time.
 Use the ‘Cool-off time’ to get familiar with questions and to plan your answers.
 Read questions carefully before answering.
 Read the instructions carefully.
 Calculations, figures and graphs should be shown in the answer sheet itself.
 Malayalam version of the questions is also provided.

 
    15  ‘  ’ .
 ‘  ’    
 .
      .
    .
  , , ,   
.
   .

SY-433 1 P.T.O.

Answer any 8 questions from 1 to 9. Each carries 1 score. (8  1 = 8)
1. Identify the behavioural effects of stress from the following :
(a) Feelings of Anxiety (b) Increased heart rate
(c) Poor concentration (d) Consumption of alcohol

2. The structure of intellect model was proposed by
(a) J.P. Guilford (b) Arthur Jensen
(c) Louis Thurstone (d) Charles Spearman

3. Find out Neurodevelopmental disorder from the following :
(a) Autism spectrum disorder (b) Conduct disorder
(c) Oppositional defiant disorder (d) Conversion disorder

4. According to Carl Jung collective unconscious consists of :
(a) Complexes (b) Personal goals
(c) Archetypes (d) Prototypes

5. Which among the following is an example of non-verbal test ?
(a) Wechsler Adult Intelligence scale (b) Ravens progressive matrices
(c) Stanford-Binet test (d) Sentence completion test

6. Who formulated Logo Therapy ?
(a) Aaron Beck (b) Albert Ellis
(c) Wolpe (d) Victor Frankl

7. The stage in which intergroup conflict occurs is
(a) Forming stage (b) Storming stage
(c) Norming stage (d) Performing stage

8. Dynamic situation specific reaction to manage stress is called
(a) Burnout (b) Strain
(c) Coping (d) Exhaustion

SY-433 2

1  9    8  .
1  . (8  1 = 8)
1.      
(a)   (b)  
(c)  (d)  

2.      
(a) ..  (b)  
(c)   (d)  

3.  -  .
(a)   
(b)  
(c)   
(d)  

4.     
(a)  (b)  
(c)  (d) 

5.     ?
(a)    
(b)   
(c)   
(d)   

6.   ?
(a)   (b)  
(c)  (d)  

7.    
(a)   (b)  
(c)   (d)  

8.     

(a)  (b) 
(c)  (d) 

SY-433 3 P.T.O.

9. The action component of attitude is referred to as :

(a) Cognitive (b) Affective

(c) Social (d) Behavioural

Answer any 6 questions from 10 to 17. Each carries 2 scores. (6  2 = 12)
10. Mention any four reasons for people to join groups.

11. Differentiate self-esteem and self-control.

12. Identify any two factors that influence attitude formation.

13. Write a short note on Generalised anxiety disorders.

14. What is social loafing ?

15. Write any two characteristics of gifted children.

16. What is the difference between primary and secondary appraisal ?

17. Suggest any two methods for rehabilitation of the mentally ill person.

Answer any 4 questions from 18 to 22. Each carries 3 scores. (4  3 = 12)

18. Negative symptoms of Schizophrenia are ‘Pathological deficits’. Explain.

19. Briefly explain Allport’s trait theory.

20. Explain any three from the following :
(a) Valence
(b) Extremeness
(c) Simplicity or complexity
(d) Centrality

SY-433 4

9.   ()  
(a)  (b) 
(c)  (d) 

10  17    6 
. 2  . (6  2 = 12)
10.      
.

11.  ,      .

12.      
.

13.     .

14.    ?

15.       .

16.       ?

17.      
 .

18 22    4 
. 3  . (4  3 = 12)

18.    ‘ ’
. .

19.     .

20.    .
(a) 
(b) 
(c)   
(d) 

SY-433 5 P.T.O.

21. Briefly explain any three types of groups.

22. Discuss any three life skills that will help to meet challenges of life.

Answer any 4 questions from 23 to 27. Each carries 4 scores. (4  4 = 16)

23. In behaviour therapy a range of techniques are available for changing behaviour.
Discuss those techniques.

24. Write a short note on any four from the following :
(a) Relaxation techniques
(b) Meditation procedures
(c) Biofeedback
(d) Creative visualisation
(e) Exercise

25. In multiple intelligence theory, Gardner described eight types of intelligence. Identify
and explain any four among them.

26. (a) What is defense mechanism ?
(b) Describe any three defense mechanisms.

27. (a) What do you mean by psychological stress ?
(b) Describe the important sources of psychological stress.

Answer any 2 questions from 28 to 30. Each carries 6 scores. (2  6 = 12)

28. Describe any three projective techniques used for assessing personality.

29. (a) Explain somatic symptom and related disorders.
(b) Describe feeding and eating disorders

30. There are several types of intelligence tests based on their administration, nature of
items used and cultural context. Discuss.
_____________
SY-433 6

21.      .

22.      
 .

23  27    4 
. 4  . (4  4 = 16)
23.      
 .  .

24.    
.
(a)  
(b)  
(c)  
(d)  
(e) 

25.     
 .   
 .

26. (a)    ?
(b)     

27. (a)    ?
(b)     .

28  30    2 
. 6  . (2  6 = 12)
28.      
 .

29. (a)      .
(b)     .

30. ,  ,   
    .  .
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SY-433 7 P.T.O.

SY-433 8